Deliberate Planner - Emergency Management Specialist - Military Veterans

Description of Work

This is a REPOST of position 65031961. Previous applicants MUST REAPPLY to be considered.

This position qualifies for teleworking on a part-time basis as part of a State Teleworking Program. Any telework will be under the conditions of the State Teleworking Program Policy, and the employer may end any teleworking arrangement at any time at the employer's sole discretion.

This is a full-time position (40 hours per week) with State Benefits. The typical work schedule is Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm. During activations of the State Emergency Operations Center, this position is assigned duties in the Planning Section in support of the State Emergency Response Team. During activations, this position may be required to work overnight, weekends, holidays, and/or overtime.
Note to Current State Employees :
The salary grade for this position is NC16. State employees are encouraged to apply for positions of interest even if the salary grade is the same as, or lower than, their current position. If selected for this position, a new salary will be recalculated taking into consideration the quantity of relevant education and experience, funding availability, and internal equity. Based upon these factors, a pay increase MAY result.
About the Deliberate Planner position:
The Deliberate Planner will lead the update and maintenance of various plans, processes and procedures across the Division. Specifically, these include the North Carolina Emergency Operations Plan (NCEOP), the Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP), and the Emergency Management Accreditation Program (EMAP). The selected candidate will be directly responsible for organizing planning sessions with NCEM staff and external partners to ensure feedback is solicited and incorporated into plans appropriately. Additionally, the position will help lead documentation and reporting for the NCEM Planning Section, assist with exercise planning and implementation, and facilitate planning meetings across the Division.

The Deliberate Planner will also prepare and deliver briefings on programmatic updates to all levels of management in the private sector and local, state, and federal agencies as well as to elected officials.

About North Carolina Emergency Management:
The mission of North Carolina Emergency Management is to enhance North Carolina's resiliency through active collaboration, communication, and coordination of efficient and effective preparedness, response, recovery and mitigation of all natural and man-made hazards and threats.

About NCEM Plans Section:
The primary mission of the Plans Section is to provide the Division and the State Emergency Response Team with planning support, situational awareness, interagency coordination, meteorological support and effective radiological emergency preparedness programs. Furthermore, the Plans Section implements and manages the statewide training and exercise programs.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies

The Knowledge, Skills and Abilities listed below, along with the Minimum Education and Experience requirements, are REQUIRED to qualify for this position. We will not review resumes in lieu of Experience and Education listed on the application.

To qualify for this position, applicants must document on the application that they possess ALL of the following:

• Knowledge of emergency management planning principals.
• Documented experience in the development and/or editing of emergency response and/or recovery plans.
• Documented experience delivering briefings and/or presentations in a professional setting.

Management Preferences:

• Experience in technical writing and/or project management using the processes defined in CPG 101.
• Certified FEMA Master Professional Continuity Practitioner
• Certified Professional Continuity Practitioner
• Experience with private sector business continuity/COOP planning certifications and/or training.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

Some state job postings say you can qualify by an "equivalent combination of education and experience." If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See oshr.nc.gov/experience-guide for details.

Bachelor's degree from an appropriately accredited institution and one year of progressively responsible emergency management, emergency services, or other professional experience directly related to the area of assignment; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
Supplemental and Contact Information

The North Carolina Department of Public Safety (DPS) is an Equal Opportunity Employer who embraces an Employment First philosophy which consists of complying with all federal laws, state laws and Executive Orders. We are committed to reviewing requests for reasonable accommodation at any time during the hiring process or while on the job.

DPS uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to the State Human Resources Act with the most qualified individuals. Hiring salary will be based on relevant qualifications, internal equity and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position.

It is critical to our screening and salary determination process that applications contain comprehensive information. Information should be provided in the appropriate areas to include the beginning and ending dates of jobs worked, education with the date graduated, all work experience, and certificates / licenses. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing this application. Answers to Supplemental Questions must refer to education or work experience listed on this application to receive credit. Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.

• Applicants seeking Veteran's Preference must attach a DD-214 Member-4 Form (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to their applications.

• Applicants seeking National Guard Preference must attach a NGB 23A (RPAS) if they are a current member of the NC National Guard in good standing. If a former member of the NC National Guard who served for at least 6 years and was discharged under honorable conditions, they must attach either a DD256 or NGB 22.

• If applicants earned college credit hours but did not complete a degree program, they must attach an unofficial transcript to each application to receive credit for this education.

• If applying for a Juvenile Justice & Delinquency Prevention position certified through the NC Dept. of Justice - Criminal Justice Standards Division, please click this link for specific certification requirements: Juvenile Justice Officer & Juvenile Court Counselor Certification

• The NC Dept. of Public Safety must adhere to the US Dept. of Justice Final Rule on the "National Standards to Prevent, Detect, and Respond to Prison Rape." Click this link for information on hiring and promotion prohibition requirements in the Division of Juvenile Justice & Delinquency Prevention: PREA Hiring and Promotion Prohibitions • Per NC General Statute 143B-972.1, applicants hired into a position certified as a criminal justice officer or justice officer are required to electronically submit fingerprints to the NC State Bureau of Investigation for a state and national criminal history record check and enrollment in the FBI's Next Generation Identification System: Criminal Justice Record of Arrest and Prosecution Background Service ("RAP Back"). This is in addition to submitting fingerprints during the application process.

Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application over the phone. To check the status of your application, please log in to your account and click "Application Status." If you are selected for an interview, you will be contacted by management. If you are no longer under consideration, you will receive an email notification.

For technical issues with your application, please call the GovernmentJobs.com Applicant Support Help Line at 855-524-5627. If there are any questions about this posting other than your application status, please contact Elizabeth Gray at elizabeth.gray@ncdps.gov .